Displ spiral fx shaft of unsp tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a displaced spiral fracture located in the shaft of an unspecified tibia that is currently in a delayed healing phase. The fracture was initially treated non-surgically (closed fracture) and the patient is now presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing process.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient encounter where a previously diagnosed and non-surgically treated displaced spiral tibial shaft fracture is not healing at the expected rate. It would be used for subsequent visits where the physician is monitoring the delayed union of the fracture, such as during cast changes, imaging reviews, or physical therapy evaluations.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is specifically a "spiral" type and located in the "shaft" of the tibia.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different 7th character.